Customer Reviews

Palm Treo 600 Form Fit Case w/ Swivel Belt Clip

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4 star:		(3)
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2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Nice to look at but the clear plastic cover makes it difficult to use the stylus. One has to press hard. Which may have caused a bigger problem. My Treo 600 developed a white spot in the middle of the screen. Service center technician said that there have been a number of units with the same problem. They could not explain why this happens but it seems that most users/owners with this problem were using this kind of form fit case. Maybe, pressing hard on the screen caused it. Or the clear plastic front sticking on the screen causes the problem. Good thing, the warranty on my unit was OK and the screen was replaced. Praises for the quick action. But I bought another case, this time without the clear plastic.

Although this product did not cause damage to my Treo as other reviewers have noted, I can certainly vouch for its shortcomings. The plastic screen cover sits a fraction of an inch above the Treo screen, rendering the stylus virtually useless and even if you are lucky enough to get it to work, you literally poke holes in the plastic cover with the tip of the stylus because you must press so hard. The holder often popped out of it's clip when I would kneel or bend. This lead to many near-death experiences for my Treo. Although I must note that the Leather is of very high quality and actually has a cushioning effect when the Treo falls. This holder's snap closing frequently popped out my SD memory card since the strap lies perpendicular across the top of the phone right on top of the SD slot. I gave up on this holder after two months and got the stationary side clip holder which is working out a bit better, albeit with a few notable annoyances itself.

WHen trying to use the phone feature you can not hear. The hole in the case does not match up with the Treo. This was a second one, assuming the first had to be defective, but it was the same. I have to remove the phone to answer it. The only purpose it serves is as a belt clip.

I have had this case for about a year and I have to say it is better than most, but not perfect. The clear plastic is good but annoying for the upper part of the screen where I have reverted to taking the phone out in order to access those areas. The perpendicular strap above the memory card may pop the card out from time to time, but does kep the card from falling out. The clip action does cause the phone to pop out butmakes it very comfortable in positioning. While it is not perfect, it is the best one out there...

I've needed this to carry my cell phone. Is easy to unclip when I need to answer a call.

I dropped the Treo600 more than a few times. The case did a really good job minimizing the damage. Also, I find it easier to type on the keyboard with the case on because it becomes less slippery.

I wish I had read the other reviews before putting this item on my wish list for Christmas. I like the rotating clip, and feel that my Treo is well protected from scratches not. It is definitely an inferior design. Case does not stay centered over the front. Leather covers the keys on the Left edge and make them difficult to press. The access holes in the bottom interfere with both the sync cable and headphone jacks. I have had conversations interrupted because my headphone jack was not completely plugged in. I haven't experienced the memory card problem with the strap, but the back of the case covers the camera lens. That just doesn't make sense for a product from Palm designed for one of their own. Even though the ear speaker hole does not line up with the speaker, I haven't had the same problem as another reviewer with not being able to hear well enough, however it is indeed very difficult to use the upper part of the touch screen with the stylus. I am afraid of punching a hole in the plastic from having to press so hard.

I would have looked around for a better one since it was a gift request, had a known about it's short comings. Still not bad for it's current discounted price.

THe case is nice, but it is not fuctional. The plastic cover creates a barrier to your data that does not need to be there. The only thing this case is good for is keeping the phone on your belt buckle. The case is so bad I have thought about cutting a piece of the cover out to make this more fuctional.

My experience with this case has been much better than with some other reviewers. I have no trouble using the stylus and keyboard, or activating the touch screen with my finger. Plus, the full enclosure protects the device from potentially damaging dirt and moisture. The swivel clip allows comfortable positioning for just about any posture, and the price is at least $10-$20 better than most of the other options.